CBSE Class 6 Science Chapter 2 NCERT Solutions

CBSE Class 6 Science 

Chapter 2: Components of Food 

NCERT Solutions

1. Name the major nutrients in our food.
Answer: The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

2. Name the following:
(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

Answer:
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Proteins
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Calcium

3. Name two foods each rich in:
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein 

Answer:
(a) Fats: Meat and Oil
(b) Starch: Wheat and Potato
(c) Dietary fibre: Fresh fruits and potato
(d) Protein: Milk and Egg

4. Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. (   )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (   )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (   )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (   )

Answer:
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. (   )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. (√ )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. (√ )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. (   )

5.   Fill in the blanks.
(a) ______________ is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of ______________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as ______________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of ____________ in our food.

Answer:

(a) Rickets
(b) Vitamin B1
(c) Scurvy
(d) Vitamin A